Son of Ex-Hollywood Agent, Jailed in 3 Murders, Dies by Suicide, D.A. Says

Samuel Haskell, 37, was accused of dismembering his wife and his in-laws. He was the son of Sam Haskell III, an Emmy-winning film producer and veteran talent agent.

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Trump’s Decision on Patriot Missiles Gives Ukraine Cautious Optimism

American fatigue with the war and the fickleness of the Trump administration remain concerns for Ukraine’s leaders.

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Will Conspiracy Theorists Cultivated by Trump Turn on Him Over Epstein?

The fallout of the Epstein case is testing the power the president holds over his most loyal followers, many of whom have broken into open revolt against him.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Trump’s Plan to Speed Weapons to Ukraine

The right-wing congresswoman from Georgia suggested that the president’s new proposal to help speed weapons to Ukraine betrays the promise to voters to end U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.

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Senate Approves First Judge of Trump’s Second Term

The pace of judicial confirmations is lagging compared with the president’s first stint in office, but more are in the pipeline.

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How Does Trump Silence the Epstein Conspiracy Theories?

President Trump is finding it hard to put the Epstein files behind him.

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What a Smaller Education Department Is Doing Under Trump

Cuts have hit most of the department’s main functions, which include investigating civil rights complaints, providing financial aid, researching what works in education, testing students and dispersing federal funding.

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Trump Adds 17% Tariff on Tomatoes From Mexico

The Trump administration is adding a 17 percent tariff to a year-round grocery store staple, while funneling more business to domestic tomato growers, largely in Florida.

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Tuesday Briefing: More Weapons for Ukraine

Plus, why Hitchcock still scares us

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Snakes Use Smelly Musk to Keep Ants Out of Their Pants

Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders.

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